Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2017-16134 affects the http_static_simple Node.js module. The issue allows directory traversal, meaning a remote user may be able to request files outside the intended web directory by manipulating the URL. Business impact depends on whether the module is deployed in an internet-facing or otherwise untrusted HTTP service.
Executive priority
Prioritize if the module is present in a production, internet-facing, or partner-facing Node.js service. If found only in unused development dependencies, handle through normal dependency cleanup.
Technical view
The source bundle describes a CWE-22 path traversal flaw in all versions of the http_static_simple npm module. The vulnerable behavior is filesystem access outside the intended static content root through parent-directory URL sequences. No CVSS score, CPE, patch version, or vendor remediation details are provided in the supplied sources.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Node.js applications that directly or transitively use http_static_simple and expose that HTTP server to untrusted clients. Internal-only or unused dependencies reduce practical risk, but all versions are listed as affected.
Exploitation context
The bundle includes a public proof-of-concept reference, but CISA KEV is false and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Treat this as plausible to validate, not as confirmed in-the-wild exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: affected scope is all versions of one npm module, with CWE-22 and a public PoC reference. The supplied sources do not provide a CVSS score, patched version, exploitation telemetry, or detailed remediation guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory direct and transitive use of http_static_simple.
- Check vendor or advisory guidance for any maintained fix or replacement.
- Remove or replace the module where exposed to untrusted clients.
- Restrict network access to any service using the module.
- Review logs for unusual file path probing.
Validation and detection
- Check package manifests and lockfiles for http_static_simple.
- Confirm whether the module is actually used at runtime.
- Map any exposed HTTP services relying on this package.
- Document reachable environments because all versions are affected.
- Review static file serving boundaries and access controls.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-22: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/472CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/JacksonGL/NPM-Vuln-PoC/blob/master/directory-traversal/http_static_simpleCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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